
Fela joins an extraordinary roster of past honorees that includes The Beatles, Johnny Cash, John Coltrane, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, and Frank Sinatra.
By Abioye Damilare Samson
Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, joining an elite group of international legends including Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, and Paul Simon. The award will be presented at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony on the eve of Grammy Sunday, January…




